Primoz Roglic transfer speculation latest - WorldTour team emerges as potential destination as Slovenian set to leave Red Bull
CyclingSunday, 12 July 2026 at 12:30
Primoz Roglic’s future remains one of the hottest topics on the transfer market, and a new suitor has entered the frame. It is not Movistar Team, a squad linked to the Slovenian by rumour but never truly in contention. According to MARCA, Bahrain Victorious are working to sign the Slovenian for the 2027 season, when his stint at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe is due to end.
The 36-year-old veteran’s contract expires at the end of this season and, as previously reported by the Spanish daily, he intends to extend his professional career by one more year with a clear objective: to race the Tour de France one final time and try to capture the only major title missing from his glittering palmarès.
The Bahrain Victorious structure has emerged as one of the leading candidates to secure Roglic’s services.
One factor that could ease the deal is the presence of Slovenian Milan Eržen in the team’s management, a circumstance that would smooth talks between both parties. However, the report notes that, for now, no agreement has been finalized.
According to MARCA, Primoz Roglic is not only looking for a contract to keep racing, but also for a project where he can again assume a leading role.
Remco Evenepoel’s arrival at Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe significantly reduces his chances of leading the team at the Grand Tours, a key reason why the Slovenian is set to seek a new destination for 2027.
Primoz Roglic, star of Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe.
A leader for Bahrain Victorious
If the signing goes through, Bahrain Victorious would add a rider with vast Grand Tour experience and address one of their main weaknesses: the lack of an established Tour de France general classification contender.
There is, however, uncertainty over Roglič’s competitive level at 37. In 2024 he won another Vuelta a España, proving he remained one of the world’s premier stage racers. The next two seasons, though, were more turbulent.
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In 2025 he abandoned the Giro d’Italia and finished eighth at the Tour de France, while in 2026 he focused his entire build-up on targeting only the Vuelta a España as his main goal of the year.
Roglic’s departure looks increasingly likely. In fact, Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe boss Ralph Denk recently confirmed to Ciclo21 that the Slovenian will continue for one more season as a pro, albeit outside the German setup.
With several teams monitoring his situation, Bahrain Victorious now emerges as one of the strongest candidates to land a rider aiming to close out his career with a final attempt at winning the Tour de France.
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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